Exam 1 Flashcards
What do Triptans do?
Cause cranial vascular constriction by binding to selective serotonin receptor sites
What is the indications for Triptans?
Abortive therapy. Treat acute migraine, not used for prevention.
What are the contraindications for Triptans?
Allergy
Pregnancy
Active CAD
What are the adverse effects of Triptan?
Numbness, tingling, burning, cold, strangness, dizziness, weakness, vertigo, GI effects, tight chest
What are the interactions of Triptans?
W/ ergot derivatives
MAOI’s w/in 2 weeks
What do Narcotic agonist-antagonist do?
Stimulate certain opioid receptors and block others
What are the therapeutic effects of Narcotic-Agonist-antagonists?
Analgesia, sedation, euphoria, hallucinations
What are the indications for Narcotic-Agonist-antagonists?
Relief of mod-severe pain
Adjuncts to general anesthesia
relief during labor/delivery
What are the contraindications for Narcotic-Agonist-antagonists?
Allergy
NALBUPHINE - allergice to sulfites
Physical dependency
COPD, CAD, MI
^BP, renal dysfunction
What are the adverse effects of Narcotic-Agonist-antagonists?
Repiratory depression w/ apnea, supression of cough reflec, nausea, vomit, constipation, light head, dizzy, anxiety, fear, hallucinations, loss of libido
What are the interaction of Narcotic-Agonist-antagonists?
Barbituates, general anesthetics
What is the prototype drug for Narcotic-Agonist-antagonists?
Pentazocine
*Acts on MU receptors
What do Ergot derivates do?
Constriction of cranial blood vessels
Decrease pulsation & hyperperfusion of basilar artery
What are therapeutic of Ergot derivates?
Block alpha adrenergic & serotonin receptors
What is the indication for Ergot derivates?
Prevention & abortion of migraine headaches
What are the contraindications for Ergot derivates?
allergy
CAD/Hypertension
PAD, impaired liver
Pregnancy
What are the adverse effects of Ergot derivates?
numbness, tingling, muscle pain, pulselessness, weakness, chest pain, edema, MI, GI upset
What are the interactions of Ergot derivates?
Beta blockers
What drugs are in C-1
Heroin, MJ, LSD
What drugs are in C-II
Narcotics, amphetamines, barbituates
What drugs are in C-III
Non-barbituate sedative, non-amphemine stimulants, certain narcotics
What drugs are in C-IV
Some sedatives, anti-anxiety, non-narcotic analgesic
What drugs are in V
Small amounts of narcotics in antitussives
*may be OTC w/ ID
What are narcotic agonist?
drugs that react with opioid receptors
What is the therapeutic effect of narcotic agonist?
Analgesic, sedation, “well-being” anti-tussives, adjuncts to general anesthsia, pre-op med
What are the contraindications for narcotic agonist?
Allergy
Diarrhea by toxic poisions
After biliary surgery/surgical anastomesos
Liver/respiratory dysfunction
head injury
What are the adverse effects of narcotic agonist?
Respiratory depression w/ apnea, cardiac arrest, shock, orthostatic hypertension, GI effcts, urinary retention, loss of libido
What are the interactions for narcotic agonist?
Barbiturate
general anesthetics
Phenothiazines
MAOIS
What do Narcotic antagonists do?
Bind strongly to opioid receptors but do not activate them
What is the therapeutic effect of Narcotic antagonists?
Reverse effects of opioids
reverse respiratory depression, sedation, hypotension
What are the contraindications of Narcotic antagonists?
Allergy
What are the adverse effects of Narcotic antagonists?
Acute Narcotic Abstinence Syndrome
(Nausea, vomit, sweat, tacycardia, hypertension, anxiety)
What are the interactions for Narcotic antagonists?
Buprenorphine
Butorphanol
Nalbuphine
Pentazocine